Redefining Port Call Processes: The Role of Automation and Emerging Technologies
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Roukouni, Anastasia
Kanellopoulos, Giannis
Louzis, Konstantinos
Koimtzoglou, Alexandros
Ventikos, Nikolaos P.
Amditis, Angelos
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The present paper explores the automation of vessel port call processes as a critical advancement in maritime logistics, within the framework of the EU-funded AutoMoTIF project. It presents a comprehensive simulation-based use case that incorporates autonomous tugboats and Automated Mooring Systems (AMS) to enhance the berthing and unberthing of freight vessels. Key technologies, operational frameworks, and coordination protocols are analyzed, while a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) evaluation framework is proposed to assess the operational, safety, environmental, economic, and societal impacts of automation. Moreover, the research introduces an Open Reference Architecture for Digital Twins (DTs), offering a modular and interoperable design tailored to smart port operations. This work contributes to the broader digital transformation of maritime logistics, promoting efficiency, resilience, and sustainability within multimodal supply chains.
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2025-06
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